Local Obituaries for Cleveland, Dayton, Coldspring & Surrounding Communities

July 31, 2024

Terry Dewayne Elam Sr was born July 8, 1962 in Houston, Texas to parents, Jerald Basil Elam and Lucille Reynolds Elam. He passed away in Cleveland, Texas on July 31, 2024 at the age of 62. Terry received his Bachelor's and Master’s Degree in Criminal Justice Forensic Science, and worked for the Willis Police Department before working for a private...

July 30, 2024

Mary Cecil Coogler-Miller "MIMI" was born June 1, 1930 in Shepherd, Texas to parents, Marvin Cutler and Gladys Parker Cutler. She entered Heavens Gates on July 30, 2024 at the age of 94. Mary was a woman of great faith and she loved the Lord, and was a member of the Shepherd Methodist Church. She was the kindest and most...

July 29, 2024

Sheryl Kathryn Meeks Ondrias, a dedicated Inventory Control Manager, retired from Marubeni-Itochu Tubulars America Inc. after 20 years of loyal service. She was born on June 30, 1945, in North Platte, Nebraska, to her loving parents, Edward Meeks and Kathryn Kelley Meeks.

 Sheryl passed away on July 29, 2024 in Houston where shad had spent the last 45 years of her...

July 27, 2024

July 26, 2024

René Cervantes Maya, Sr., de 48 años, de Dayton, Texas, falleció el 26 de julio de 2024. Nacido el 12 de noviembre de 1975 en Dolores Hidalgo, Guanajuato, México, hijo de Salomón Cervantes Rosas y Efigenia Maya Valdez, René vivió una vida marcada por la dedicación, la generosidad y la alegría.

Hábil soldador de profesión, René era conocido por su ética...

July 26, 2024

Deborrah “Roxanne” Pickering was born December 4, 1956 in Alamogordo, New Mexico to parents, Billy Daniels and Charlsie Beard Daniels. She went to her Heavenly Home on July 26, 2024 at the age of 67. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Billy Pickering; father, Billy Daniels; mother, Charlsie Shumate; brother, Joe Daniels; niece, Ashley Daniels. Roxanne is...

July 25, 2024

Brenda Lee Ayers, 64, of Dayton, Texas, passed away peacefully on July 25, 2024. Brenda was born on March 8, 1960, in Texas City, Texas, to Richard Hagler and Emily Ring. She spent the last 36 years of her life in Tarkington Prairie, where she and her loving and devoted husband, Randall Ayers, raised their family. Prior to their move...

July 25, 2024

Carlas Wayne Sens, a beloved resident of the Cleveland community, went home to be with the Lord on July 25, 2024. Carlas was born to parents Arnold Sens and Dorothy Frnka on September 24, 1955 in Columbus, Texas.

Carlas is preceded in death by his parents, Dorothy and Charles Owen, Arnold and Betty Sens; brother, Arnold James Sens.

He is survived by...

July 25, 2024

Terri Roe, formerly known as Terri Davis, passed away on July 25, 2024, in Humble. Born in Baton Rouge, Louisiana on January 19, 1957, Terri was a beloved daughter of Curtis Joseph Davis and Charlene Lillian Hudgens.

 Terri was a dedicated secretary in the food service industry who touched the lives of many with her kindness and efficiency. She had a...

July 24, 2024

Joyce Somers Romig, a beloved wife, mother, and grandmother, passed away peacefully on July 24, 2024, at the age of 75. Born on December 28, 1948, in Refugio, Texas, Joyce was the cherished daughter of Vivian and Milton Somers. Throughout her life, she found joy in her roles as a devoted wife, nurturing mother, and adoring Nana, leaving a legacy...

July 24, 2024

Robbie Clementine Sammons Holmes (Clem), 81, passed away surrounded by family, July 24, 2024 in Houston, Texas. Clem was born February 11, 1943 in Ysleta, Texas to parents Thomas William Sammons and Effie Geneva Martin Sammons (Dautie). She resided in Tarkington Prairie for the past 21 years and previously lived in Huntsville, Alabama.

 Clem was a devout Christian woman known for...

July 24, 2024

Cristian Guillermo Contreras, 30, of Houston, Texas, passed away on July 24, 2024. Born on March 15, 1994, in Houston, Cristian was the cherished son of Guillermo Contreras and Lucy Salazar.

Raised in Liberty and later moving to Angleton, Cristian graduated with the Angleton High School Class of 2013. Driven by a sense of duty, he joined the U.S. Army in...

July 22, 2024

Charles Clinton Brooks, 87, of Dayton, Texas, passed away on July 22, 2024. He was born on September 7, 1936, in Anahuac, Texas, to Henry Clinton Brooks and Winnie Odell Gregg Brooks.

Charles spent the majority of his life in Dayton, having moved there 59 years ago from Liberty. He graduated from Industrial High School in Lolita, Texas, in 1955, and...

July 21, 2024

Antonio Pescina nació en México el 6 de julio de 1956, hijo de Tomás Pescina y Petra Narváez. Falleció en Kingwood, Texas, el 21 de julio de 2024 a la edad de 68 años. Antonio trabajó durante muchos años como soldador, obrero de la construcción y mecánico automotriz. Antonio y su esposa Benita fueron propietarios del restaurante mexicano El Regio...

July 21, 2024

Rhea Neal McBride Smith, a beloved member of the community, passed away on July 21, 2024 in her hometown of Dayton, where she had resided for the last 38 years. Born on September 20, 1957, in Baytown, Rhea led a fulfilling life filled with love and joy.

 Throughout her career as an accounts payable clerk in the scrap metal industry, Rhea...

July 21, 2024

The world lost a beloved mother, Corrine Wahle on July 21, 2024. Born on August 13, 1942, Corrine’s unexpected passing is a testament to life’s unpredictability. Corrine was a fiercely independent person who played many roles in her lifetime, wife, mother, sister, daughter, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend. Corrine’s good humor and generous spirit touched everyone that she met.

Corrine was a...

July 18, 2024

David Olmos, 78, of Dayton, Texas, passed away on July 18, 2024, surrounded by his family. Born on February 11, 1946, in Tortugas Rayon SLP, he was the son of father, Francisco Hernandez and mother, Maria Guadalupe Olmos. David was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather who touched the lives of many.

For the past three decades, David called Dayton...

July 16, 2024

Catherine Mary Buckner was born November 20, 1964 in St. Joseph, Missouri to parents, Jack Turner and Connie Brimble. She passed away July 16, 2024 in Cleveland, Texas at the age of 59. Catherine grew up in the 80’s and music was a big part of her life and she enjoyed every minute of it with her friends. Catherine also...

July 16, 2024

Lester Dee Lewis, Sr. passed away on July 16, 2024 surrounded by his loving family in Houston, Texas. He was born on August 28, 1951, in Dayton, Texas, to his parents Lester M. Lewis and Peggie Kohler Lewis. He was a lifelong resident of Dayton.

 Lester led a remarkable life dedicated to service and commitment. After graduating from Dayton High School...

July 16, 2024

Theresa Viola Beals, 84, of Coldspring, Texas, passed away on Tuesday, July 16, 2024. Born April 24, 1940, in Jersey City, New Jersey, she was the daughter of George and Teresa Suter. She was preceded in death by her brother George, her husband Harry C. Beals, and her sons Robert and David Beals.

Theresa is survived by her sons Harry C....